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Facebook Ads Cost Per Lead Benchmarks for HR & Staffing in Norway

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Cost Per Lead for HR & Staffing in Norway

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Main takeaways

  • No local observations are available for HR & Staffing in Norway in the selected period, so the market-level comparison relies on the global baseline for context.
  • The global baseline for cost-per-lead (CPL) across all industries/countries averaged 35.80 over the last 13 months, peaking in November 2024 (41.58) and bottoming in September 2025 (20.63).
  • From September 2024 to September 2025, the global CPL decreased by 37.3%, with the sharpest single-month drop in September 2025.
  • Volatility was moderate overall, with an average month-to-month absolute move of about 4.5 points; seasonal uplift is visible in Q4 (October–December).

What this analysis covers

This analysis looks at cost-per-lead trends for industry HR & Staffing and target country Norway compared to the global trend. The analysis is based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks.

Global baseline snapshot (context for comparison)

  • Average CPL (Sep 2024–Sep 2025): 35.80
  • High: 41.58 in November 2024
  • Low: 20.63 in September 2025
  • First-to-last change: down from 32.88 (Sep 2024) to 20.63 (Sep 2025), a 37.3% decrease
  • Notable spikes/dips:
  • Largest rise: +10.45 from October to November 2024 (31.12 → 41.58)
  • Largest drop: −16.40 from August to September 2025 (37.03 → 20.63)
  • Volatility: Average month-to-month absolute change of roughly 4.5 points, indicating moderate fluctuations around the mean.

Seasonal patterns

  • Q4 inflation: CPL climbed through October and peaked in November 2024, remaining elevated in December—consistent with typical holiday-period cost pressure on Facebook Ads.
  • Early-year normalization: January 2025 eased to 35.54 before rebounding in February (38.86).
  • Spring–summer steadiness with a late dip: April–July 2025 mostly held in the 38–39 range; August eased to 37.03, followed by a pronounced drop in September 2025 (20.63).

Selected market view (HR & Staffing, Norway)

  • Selected data availability: No monthly median CPL values were reported for HR & Staffing in Norway in this window, so we cannot compute a local average, high/low, volatility, or quantify “above market” vs. “below average.”
  • Comparison framing: In the absence of local points, the global baseline serves as a directional proxy. Once Norway HR & Staffing data becomes available, it can be positioned against the global figures above to determine whether local CPL runs above market, below average, or in line with overall trends.

How to read these benchmarks

  • The figures represent monthly medians, which reduce the influence of outliers and provide a stable directional view of CPL on Facebook Ads across markets.
  • The pronounced Q4 lift and the later September 2025 drop are the most material shifts in the period and are useful reference points when comparing any forthcoming Norway HR & Staffing results to the global baseline.

Understanding cost-per-lead benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry HR & Staffing and Norway helps advertisers make more efficient budget and creative choices.

Understanding the Data

Insights & analysis of Facebook advertising costs

Facebook advertising costs vary based on many factors including industry, target audience, ad placement, and campaign objectives. In the HR & Staffing industry, Facebook ad costs can be influenced by seasonal trends and market competition. For campaigns targeting Norway, advertisers should consider local market factors and user behavior. Different campaign objectives lead to varying costs based on how Facebook optimizes for your specific goals. The data shown represents median values across multiple campaigns, and individual results may vary based on ad quality, audience targeting, and campaign optimization.

Why we use median instead of average

We use the median CTR because the underlying distribution of click-through rates is highly skewed, with a small share of campaigns achieving extremely high CTRs. These outliers can inflate a simple average, making it less representative of what most advertisers actually experience. By using the median—which sits at the midpoint of all campaigns—we provide a more rigorous and realistic benchmark that reflects the true underlying data model and helps you set attainable performance expectations.

Key Factors Affecting Facebook Ad Costs

  • Competition within your selected industry and audience demographics
  • Ad quality and relevance score – higher quality ads can lower costs
  • Campaign objective and bid strategy
  • Timing and seasonality – costs often increase during holiday periods
  • Ad placement (News Feed, Instagram, Audience Network, etc.)

Note: This data represents industry median values and benchmarks. Your actual costs may vary based on specific targeting, ad creative quality, and campaign optimization.

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The data behind the benchmarks

All data is sourced from over $3B in Facebook ad spend, collected across thousands of ad accounts that use Superads daily to analyze and improve their campaigns. Every data point is fully anonymized and aggregated—no individual advertiser is ever exposed.

This dataset updates frequently as new ad data flows in. It will only get bigger and better.

Norway Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 1New Year's Day
Apr 17Maundy Thursday
Apr 18Good Friday
Apr 20Easter Sunday
Apr 21Easter Monday
May 1Labour Day
May 17Constitution Day
May 29Ascension Day
Jun 8Whit Sunday
Jun 9Whit Monday
Dec 25Christmas Day
Dec 26Boxing Day

Key Shopping Season

Late November (Black Friday/Singles Day), December (Christmas & post‑Christmas sales), Spring holiday period (April–May travel and tourism)

Potential Advertising Impact

CPM and CPC could rise during Easter and Ascension when Norwegians travel or spend time on leisure. Constitution Day (May 17) is widely celebrated—media activity may increase and ad competition could intensify. Most public holidays result in shop closures; ad inventory may shrink during holidays. Pentecost weekend may reduce weekday competition.

What is considered a good cost per lead on Facebook in 2025?

A good CPL usually ranges from $10 to $50, depending on your industry and target audience. B2C offers tend to be cheaper, while B2B or high-ticket services may see CPLs over $100.

Why is my CPL higher than industry averages?

Your CPL could be high due to weak creative, irrelevant targeting, or an offer that doesn't resonate. Low engagement or poor conversion rates on your landing page can also drive up costs.

Does campaign objective impact CPL?

Yes. Campaigns optimized for conversions or leads tend to generate cheaper and more qualified leads compared to traffic or engagement objectives. Facebook needs clear signals to find the right users.

How can I generate leads at a lower cost without hurting lead quality?

Focus on improving your offer, targeting the right audience, and using high-converting creative. Test native lead forms, but make sure you're still qualifying users properly.

Should I optimize for leads or conversions if my goal is pipeline growth?

If your goal is sales or revenue, optimizing for deeper funnel conversions is better. Optimizing for leads alone can inflate volume but hurt quality.